The Duke City Retro Con took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and offered a wide range of activities for fans of comic books and pop culture. The event included celebrity guests, such as Priscilla Presley, authors, vendors, local artists, and cosplay contests.
Community Engagement
Mario Zamora, a school teacher and member of the New Mexico Hero Alliance, attended the event dressed as Dr. Strange. He started dressing up as superheroes to visit kids in local hospitals and for other occasions, inspired by his childhood love of comics.
The Retro Con and similar events foster inter-generational appreciation of comics and provide a sense of community for fans to interact with their childhood heroes.
Original reporting: KOAT Albuquerque — read the source article.
